Music filled the air and the smell of food cooking was abundant Friday evening.  It’s been a while since so many people packed the first block of State Street in West Columbia. The City of … more

Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church and Habitat for Humanity have again teamed up to make home ownership a reality for another Lexington resident.  This project started in 2020 but was slowed … more

One of our favorite cities, Charleston, SC, has an inaffordable housing problem. The average cost of a 1-bedroom apartment is $1,223 a month. That may compare favorably with rents in other large … more

Tamara Brown signed the lease at 114 State Street, West Columbia, on Feb. 14, 2020. She rode by the space and noticed it was available and she thought it would be a great place for JAK’s … more

Ashley Hunter and MPA Strategies in Cayce were recognized at Tuesday’s Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber breakfast as: “Business of the Quarter.” C-WC Chamber President Tim James presented … more

Successful negotiation will get you what you want if you give prospects what they need, says Walker McKay of No BS Sales. You have equal stature with every customer or prospect you deal with, … more

The Chronicle’s online and print editions will feature your business news. We extend this invitation also to non-profits, professional practices and others who want to reach the community with … more

What do Judy Wald, JD Powers and Fred Segal have in common? These 3 highly successful entrepreneurs were contrarians. Contrarians are creative thinkers who turn accepted ideas on their heads to … more

A large crowd turned out for the ribbon-cutting at Gentleman’s Quarters barbers, Thursday. Gentleman’s Quarters opened at 117 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the Brookland development, … more

The annual Sweet & Savory Fund raising event returns after being cancelled last year.  The funds raised go to programs and services for pregnant teens and foster care for teens in … more